Summer 2021

In anticipation of the upcoming Euros, we’re off to Munich and Bavaria with travel and culture writer Rachel Preece. In Munich we explore everything from historic art and architecture to the upstart creative businesses that are rethinking the city’s traditional image. Further afield, Rachel regales us with the region’s charms – think lofty mountains, beautiful lakes and fairytale palaces.Tune in for the inside scoop on Oktoberfest, Munich’s beloved standing wave and plenty of beer recommendations. Prost!Rachel recommends:Obermühle (in Garmisch-Partenkirchen): https://hotel-obermuehle.de/en/Das Kranzbach (close to Garmisch-Partenkirchen): https://www.daskranzbach.de/en/Partnachklamm gorge: https://www.partnachklamm.de/enThe Flushing Meadows (rooftop bar): https://flushingmeadowshotel.com/bar/Giesinger (brewery): https://www.giesinger-braeu.de/Tilman's (brewery): https://www.tilmansbiere.de/Haus der Kunst (art gallery): https://www.hausderkunst.de/en/Bahnwärter Thiel (cultural hub): https://www.bahnwaerterthiel.de/Werksviertel (cultural hub): https://werksviertel.de/?page_id=410&lang=enCaspar Plautz (potato stall with lunchtime dishes): https://www.casparplautz.de/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we've got a very special bonus episode with social media sensation Kacie Rose, whose funny and refreshingly honest account of the highs and lows of living abroad has earned her a following of over 1.5 million people.In conversation with Lucy Richards, Kacie talks all about the joys of solo travel, dealing with homesickness, embracing failure and the importance of doing the sh*t that scares you.Plus, tune in for a behind the scenes look into the making of Kacie's brand new book, You Deserve Good Gelato. Pre order You Deserve Good Gelato: https://geni.us/YouDeserveGoodGelato Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re off to Glasgow with travel writer and whisky expert Sarah JC Gillespie. Home to exciting independent businesses, lively nightlife and an unparalleled music scene, Glasgow packs a cultural punch.Tune in for a Victorian cemetery beloved by Hollywood filmmakers, drool-worthy doughnuts that are building a reputation and unmissable whisky distilleries for those who want to taste their tipples right at the source. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're off to Stockholm, famous for its clean living, sleek design, crisp winters and long summer nights. Our guest Malcolm Jack shares the best late-night bites, the locals' favourite swimming spots and the story of an ill-fated warship extraordinarily well preserved by the Baltic waters into which it sank. And, of course, it wouldn't be a Stockholm episode without mention of saunas and ABBA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re off to Quebec with food and travel writer Pamela MacNaughton. Together we explore the vibrant culture, sights and flavours of Canada’s largest province, often fondly referred to as “the Europe of North America.”Tune in for hot chocolate snobbery, postcard perfect views in Quebec City, mural art in Montreal and ice canoeing across the Saint Lawrence River. Of course, we couldn’t forget to mention Canada’s national dish in the place it originated – it goes without saying poutine is on the menu.Pamela's restaurant recommendations:Aux Anciens Canadiens (traditional québécois cuisine) Buffet de l'Antiquaire (diner with breakfast poutine)Chez Gaston (traditional poutine)Restaurant Sagamité (Indigenous cuisine)La Korrigaine Brasserie Artisanale (woman-owned microbrewery)Le Fin Gourmet (gourmet, mother/daughter owned and operated)Tannière3 (unforgettable fine dining) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where to Go is back for season 7! Starting off in style, we're headed to the Deep South with special guest Lynn Brown.Home to world-famous festivals, evocative landscapes, an unmatched musical legacy and a complex history, this week's region gives us plenty to talk about.  Tune in for unmissable jazz in New Orleans, the little-known white sand beaches in Alabama and the surprising connection between food and the civil rights movement.Lynn's hole-in-the-wall spot is Betty’s Place: https://bettyzplace.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where to Go returns on 29 February for more travel adventures! We'll be bringing you new destinations every fortnight, with our first trip taking us to the American Deep South alongside writer and professor Lynn Brown. Make sure to like and subscribe and we'll see you very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re off to the Emerald Isle with travel writer and returning guest Nicola Brady. From breathtaking lakeside hikes and dramatic coastal drives to haunting Traid sessions and life-changing lobster, Nicola takes us through some of the best things to do when you visit. Tune in for night kayaking amidst bioluminescence, hostile local Dusty the Dolphin and an update on the Viking buried under Lidl… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From amazing art and ground-breaking music to historic pubs and picturesque parks, London really has it all. In today’s special episode, James and Lucy are proudly repping their city and sharing all their recommendations. Tune in for the best views, delicious donuts and pirate pubs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosting a mind-boggling array of monuments, Egypt is a historical destination on the grandest scale. The towering Pyramids of Giza and hieroglyphic-rich tombs of the Valley of the Kings may be the country’s main calling card, but today’s guest Monica Gerges shows us there is far more to the country than its ancient bounty. We discuss everything from the delightful chaos of culture-rich Cairo to the rainbow reefs of the Red Sea and the serene hot springs of the Siwa Oasis. Plus, we get an intriguing tease for the Grand Egyptian Museum.Where to Go listeners can now get 20% off any DK Eyewitness travel guide at WHSmith with code EYEWITNESS20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.